From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 331

Adolphus watched her, noticing the excitement lighting up her face. He reached out, gently ruffling her hair, and spoke in a soft voice. “Alright, let’s not worry about them anymore. Orville booked us a private room. How about seafood for dinner?”

Laurinda was always up for seafood. Just the mention of it made her mood do a complete one-eighty. Whatever irritation Aileen had left behind vanished in an instant.

She stood up, already smiling. “Let’s go. It’s getting late and I’m starving.”

Without another word, Laurinda grabbed Adolphus’s hand and pulled him out of the study. She couldn’t stop thinking about the meal they were about to have.

When they got to Villa Sera and walked into the lobby, a loud argument caught their attention. It sounded like people were fighting over a private room.

Orville glanced at Adolphus, gave a quick nod, and headed over to handle the situation.

Laurinda didn’t care at first. She was about to keep walking when she suddenly froze, catching sight of someone familiar in the crowd. Her whole body tensed and she stopped right where she was.

Adolphus noticed immediately. He turned to her, leaning down a bit so only she could hear. “What’s wrong?” His voice was gentle, concerned.

Laurinda let go of his hand and leaned in, whispering by his ear. “I just saw someone I know. I need to go talk to them. You guys go ahead. Don’t wait for me. I’ll come find you in a bit.”

Adolphus saw her expression and realized this wasn’t just some casual acquaintance. He nodded without pressing her for details. “Alright. I’ll text you the room number. Just ask a waiter to bring you up when you’re done.”

“Okay,” Laurinda replied quietly, then headed straight toward the commotion.

Adolphus watched her for a moment, then left with the two men who’d come with him.

Egan glanced over his shoulder, wanting to ask what Laurinda was up to, but one look at Adolphus’s face told him to keep quiet.

Laurinda made her way into the crowd and tapped one of the men on the shoulder. When he turned around and saw it was her, his whole body went stiff. He looked shocked, like he couldn’t believe she was standing there. Wasn’t she supposed to be in Apex?

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